Overview

• Alianza Lima host Universidad de Chile in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal first leg on Thursday, September 18 at Matute, with ESPN televising across South America.
• The return leg is set for Thursday, September 25 at the same time, with coverage on DSports for the region.
• Rodríguez returns to La Victoria nine months after leaving by activating a release clause, saying his family chose to resettle in Uruguay for tranquility and stability.
• An Alianza fan noticed a Rodríguez billboard still displayed outside the stadium and called him an 'enemy' in asking Navarro to remove it before the match; the club has not issued a response.
• Universidad de Chile arrive buoyed by a 3-0 Supercopa win over Colo Colo, though forward Lucas Di Yorio will miss both legs after knee surgery.